- Enrollment
- 1,384
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Aberdeen, SD
Lincoln Elementary - 08
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Elementary - 08, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 460207000007
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Elementary - 08 earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of South Dakota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most South Dakota schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Aberdeen · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8:1
- small classes for South Dakota
- 41.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln Elementary - 08 has class sizes smaller than 89% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary - 08 ranks #2 of 3 schools in Aberdeen, SD.
School address
District: Aberdeen School District 06-1 · South Dakota
NCES ID 460207000007 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Lincoln Elementary - 08 shrank from 256 students in 2022-23 to 237 in 2023-24 (-7.4%).
Teacher FTE held 29.4 → 29.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 460207000007 · Aberdeen, SD Other · SMALL · TRAD
233 enr · 8:1 · 41.4% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High School - 01 (1,384 students)
Lincoln Elementary - 08 shrank from 256 students in 2022-23 to 237 in 2023-24 (-7.4%). Teacher FTE held 29.4 → 29.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Lincoln Elementary - 08 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central High S
Central High School - 01
1,384 students
- Holgate Middle 497
Holgate Middle School - 02
497 students
- Simmons Middle 464
Simmons Middle School - 03
464 students
- Simmons Elemen 386
Simmons Elementary - 10
386 students
- C C Lee Elemen 356
C C Lee Elementary - 05
356 students
- This school 233
Lincoln Elementary - 08
233 students
What this shows Lincoln Elementary - 08 reports 233 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln Elementary - 08 compares
Lincoln Elementary - 08 is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Dakota | South Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8:1 | ▼ 41% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.4% | ▲ 44% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 233 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
233
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% above the South Dakota average of 28.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8:1
students per teacher
- 41% below state mean
Top 11% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,673
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Dakota avg of $13,985
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 233 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.4%
Hispanic or Latino 13.3%
Asian 10.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 8.2%
Two or More 4.3%
African American 2.1%
Largest group: White at 61.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.5, Lincoln Elementary - 08 is more mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
District finance for Aberdeen School District 06-1 reports $10,673 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lincoln Elementary - 08 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School - 01 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Holgate Middle School - 02 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Simmons Middle School - 03 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Simmons Elementary - 10 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| C C Lee Elementary - 05 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lincoln Elementary - 08's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 497
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Aberdeen
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~233 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Elementary - 08
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary - 08?
Lincoln Elementary - 08 has 233 students enrolled. It is a public school in Aberdeen, SD. CCD year-over-year: 256 (2022-23) → 237 (2023-24), down 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary - 08?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary - 08 is 8:1, which is 41% lower than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 49% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lincoln Elementary - 08?
41.4% of students at Lincoln Elementary - 08 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln Elementary - 08?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln Elementary - 08 is White at 61.4% of enrollment, in Aberdeen, SD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Elementary - 08?
Lincoln Elementary - 08 has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lincoln Elementary - 08 rank among schools in Aberdeen?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary - 08 ranks #2 of 3 schools in Aberdeen, SD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Aberdeen on the city page.
What other schools are in Aberdeen School District 06-1?
Besides Lincoln Elementary - 08, Aberdeen School District 06-1 also operates Central High School - 01 (1,384 students), Holgate Middle School - 02 (497 students), and Simmons Middle School - 03 (464 students). See the Aberdeen School District 06-1 district page for the complete list.